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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.62, 6,046.32 and 1,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.62, 6,046.32 and 1,109.24 is: 1,663.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.62 : 6,046.32 = 1,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.62/6,046.32 = 1,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.62x = 6,046.32 × 1,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.62x = 6,706,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706,820.00/4,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.55

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